US Bridges

Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR5090 · Structure no. 070C00057N

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesParker RD
CrossesDry Fork of Sandy Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR5090
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.225, -88.31056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD over Dry Fork of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.